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Lara Knutson

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    Nebula Long Necklace

    Glass fiber
    $150


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    Nebula Gold Fiber Necklace

    Glass fiber
    $125


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    Nebula Soft Chemistry Flask

    Glass fiber
    Art dimensions: 11" x 8" x 8"
    $1,500


  • Nebula Black Iridescent

    Glass Fiber

    LKN161202I
    Black Iridescent

    Glass fiber

    LKN160603I
    Nebula Copper w/ Violet Iridescent

    Glass fiber

    LKN160602I
    Nebula Necklace

    Glass fiber

    LKN140803I
    Nebula Gold Iridescent

    Glass fiber

    LKN160601I
    Nebula Violet

    Glass fiber

    LKN150102I
    Nebula Fluffy

    Glass fiber

    LKN140601I
    Nebula Gold Bracelet

    Glass fiber

    LKN140804I
    Nebula Violet & Gold

    Glass fiber

    LKN140602I
  • ​Biography/Statement
    Objects become special when you experience a moment with them. The materials I’m using create a situation where the viewer sees light flash at them, sometimes it's only for a moment.  What I love most about this material is that it's not always interesting. Everyone in a room is seeing something different and the material engages people to interact with it.

    My current work stems from over 10 years of experimenting and paying attention to the different phenomena that I’ve noticed with reflective glass fabric. It's about stretching the limits, living with the material and noticing what happens. It seems to be inspired by growing up at the beach and looking at the night sky. I've always loved looking at natural things that glow and reflect light such as fish scales, sea shells and water glistening on the surface.  I think it's important to follow my intuition while working and most importantly, without judgement, allowing materials to act like they want to in order to uncover their inherent beauty.  I'm not trying to force meaning onto something, it's more about finding the meaning by letting these materials reveal themselves to me.  For instance, one of the major things i notice is that the material really kind of dances and responds to the viewer.
    Previous Exhibitions
    Leading Ladies
  • ​Lara Knutson
    Artist, Industrial Designer, Architect

    Museum Acquisitions: 
    Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, “Soft Glass Basket” 2012 
    Corning Museum of Glass, “Soft Glass Vessel” 2010 

    Recent & Upcoming Exhibitions: 
    Monsters, One Mile Gallery, Kingston, NY September 2016 curated by artist Richard Saja
    “Line Describing a Cone”, Katonah Museum, 2015, Curated by Eva Respini, 1st Place Winner
    Annual Gala Fund Raiser, Urban Glass, Brooklyn, NY 2014 
    Residency, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY 2013 
    40 Under 40, Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, Washington, DC 2012 
    “Threat”, American Design Club, Brooklyn, NY 2012
    The Weather, Salone del Mobile, Milan, Italy 2012 
    The Future Perfect, New York, NY 2011, ICFF 2011
    How it’s Made, DEK22, Rotterdam, Holland 2011 
    BREAKABLE, Heller Gallery, New York, NY, 2010
    BOFFO, New York, NY 2008 

    Publications: 
    40 Under 40, Pratt Folio, Pratt Institute, 2013 
    40 Under 40, Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, 2012 
    New York Times 2011 
    *Several Magazines and Websites 

    ​Education: 
    Pratt Institute, Master of Industrial Design 2011 
    Pratt Institute, Bachelor of Architecture 1999 
    Danmarks Designskole, Furniture Design 1998
glass fiber jewelry, wearable art, sculpture, fashion, contemporary, modern design, costume, statement piece, reflective, glowing, organic, elegant, unique
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